Loma Prieta (band)
Loma Prieta | |
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Origin | San Francisco, California, USA |
Genres | Screamo |
Years active | 2005 | –present
Labels | Deathwish, Discos Huelga |
Loma Prieta is an American hardcore band that formed in 2005.[1] The group is based in San Francisco, California and derived their name from the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake.[2] Most of the group's early material was released on their own record label named Discos Huelga.[3] Loma Prieta has toured the US, Mexico, Canada, Europe and Japan.[3]
In June 2011, Loma Prieta recorded music for their fourth studio album with Jack Shirley.[2] Their signing to Deathwish Inc. was announced in October 2011,[4] and released their fourth studio album, titled I.V., through their new label on January 17, 2012.[5] The album received positive reviews from AbsolutePunk,[6] Alternative Press,[7] and Exclaim!.[1] Two music videos, for the songs "Fly by Night" and "Trilogy 4 - Momentary", have been released to promote I.V.[8][9] In support of I.V., Loma Prieta toured New Zealand and Australia in January 2012,[5] the United States with Birds in Row in March 2012[10] and North America with Converge and Git Some in April 2012.[11]
Members
Current members
- Brian Kanagaki – guitar, vocals
- Sean Leary – guitar, vocals
- Jake Spek – bass
- Val Saucedo – drums
Former members
- Derrick Chao – guitar
- David Fung – vocals, guitar
Discography
Studio albums
Extended plays
- Our LP Is Your EP (2006)
- Matrimony (2007)
Music videos
- "Trilogy 4 'Momentary'" (2011)
- "Fly by Night" (2012)
References
- ^ a b Hume, Kiel (January 17, 2012). "Review: I.V. and Interview". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
- ^ a b Cohen, Joshua T. (January 26, 2012). "Loma Prieta Interview". BlowTheScene.com. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
- ^ a b Ramirez, Carlos (March 2, 2012). "Loma Prieta, 'Fly by Night' Video: Emotive Hardcore Done the Right Way". Noisecreep. AOL. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
- ^ Paul, Aubin (October 15, 2011). "Loma Prieta signs to Deathwish". Punknews.org. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
- ^ a b Kraus, Brian (January 4, 2012). "Loma Prieta announce album details". Alternative Press. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
- ^ Pfleider, Adam (January 19, 2012). "Review: I.V.". AbsolutePunk. Buzz Media. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
- ^ Yancey, Bryne (2012). "File Under: Innovative Hardcore". Alternative Press. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
- ^ Yancey, Bryne (March 2, 2012). "Loma Prieta release 'Fly By Night' video". Alternative Press. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
- ^ Yancey, Bryne (November 11, 2011). "Loma Prieta release 'Trilogy 4 - Momentary' video". Alternative Press. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
- ^ Yancey, Bryne (February 15, 2012). "Loma Prieta, Birds In Row (Deathwish Inc.) announce tour". Alternative Press. Retrieved May 28, 2012.
- ^ Kraus, Brian (February 2, 2012). "Converge announce tour with Loma Prieta and Git Some". Alternative Press. Retrieved May 28, 2012.